Revolutionary Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake has died, aged 84, his company has announced. Known for his innovative styles and perfume, Miyake built a global fashion brand, which included designing Steve Jobs' iconic turtle neck jumpers. He was known to experiment with

“Clu was as caring as he was loyal and devoted to his craft, a proud member of the Cherokee nation, a rule-breaker, sharp and astute and on the side—always—of the oppressed,” she wrote.  “He was good-humored, an avid reader, tender and kind. Loud and

The famous Bangladeshi model and Influencer Hamza Khan Shayan received the Iconic Star Award. He was presented with this award in the Yearly Iconic Star Award program held at Bashundhara Convention Hall in the capital on March 7. Hamza Khan is currently one of the most hyped

Film producer Upasana Singh on Thursday moved a local court against Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu, accusing her of not honouring an agreement signed for the promotion of a Punjabi movie.  Singh filed a civil suit in the Chandigarh district court, seeking damages for the alleged

Producer Janet Yang has been elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group’s board of governors announced Tuesday, making her the first Asian American to lead the film academy. Yang, the 66-year-old producer of “The Joy Luck Club” and

Beyonce will remove a derogatory term for disabled people from her new song "Heated," a spokesperson said Monday, after its use was condemned as offensive by campaigners. The US pop megastar will re-record the track from her latest album "Renaissance" on which she

American actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role in 1960s sci-fi TV series Star Trek, has died aged 89. Ms Nichols broke barriers in her role as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the series, becoming one of the first black actresses in the US to play a figure in authority. She was

Spanish prosecutors said Friday they would seek a prison sentence of more than eight years against global music superstar Shakira, after she rejected a plea deal on accusations of tax evasion. Prosecutors in Barcelona will also demand a fine of nearly 24 million euros ($24.5 million)

US singer and actress Sofia Carson paid tribute to her new film “Purple Hearts” on the red carpet by flaunting a deep purple gown by Lebanese couturier Elie Saab at the movie’s premiere. The actress, who stars in the Netflix film, attended the premiere at The Bay

Two new “Avengers” movies will reach theaters in 2025, Walt Disney Co’s Marvel Studios announced on Saturday at a presentation to fans highlighting parts of its upcoming slate of superhero TV shows and films. “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” and

Johnny Depp has filed a notice of appeal one day after his former partner Amber Heard filed her own against the outcome of a multimillion-dollar defamation case. Documents filed on Friday in Fairfax County, in the US state of Virginia, read: “Plaintiff and counterclaim-defendant

Popular actress Dilara Hanif Purnima informed the media about her marriage two months after she officially tied the knot with Ashfaqur Rahman Robin. The actress said that the formalities regarding the marriage were completed with the consent of the two families. Purnima said,

The popular children’s program Sisimpur for Bangladeshi children won the prize for the Best mixed media series at the global prestigious Kidscreen Award. Sisimpur received this award for an episode from its 13th season which focused on how helping others can be a rewarding

‘Surooj Mia’ famed director Kajal Arefin died at a hospital in the capital on Tuesday (July 19) evening. He breathed his last at 6 pm while undergoing treatment in the hospital. Noted actor Tariq Anam Khan confirmed the news. Kajal was born on April 18, 1948 in

Renowned ghazal singer Bhupinder Singh, known for crooning classics like "Naam Gum Jayega" and "Dil Dhoondta Hai", died on Monday due to suspected colon cancer and COVID-19-related complications at a city hospital, his wife Mitali Singh said. He was 82. During

A Dhaka court on Monday (July 18) ordered Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to probe and submit its report in a case lodged against actress Pori Moni for allegedly attempting to murder, beating, vandalizing and issuing threats.  Additional public prosecutor Anwarul Kabir

Popular singer-composer SI Tutul has tied the knot to television presenter Sharmina Siraj Sonia. The couple got married on July 4, in the United States of America. Tutul, who is the lead singer and lead guitarist of the Dhrubotara Band, had been married to popular actress, model,

Marvel’s latest superhero flick Thor: Love and Thunder pounded opponents for a second straight week to top the North American box office with an estimated US$46 million (RM204.6 million) haul, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported yesterday. The comedic follow-up to

Mirakkel’ famed Jamil Hossain was admitted to a hospital in the capital as he suffered heart attack on Thursday (July 15). Jamil, the comedian turned actor-singer, is now undergoing treatment at National Heart Foundation. Actress Urmila Srabanti Kar, a member of Actors'

Singer Daler Mehndi's appeal against a two-year prison term in a 2003 case of human trafficking — for taking people abroad by showing them as troupe members — was dismissed by a district court in Patiala today, and he was sent to jail. Originally sentenced in 2018, he was